Specialist/Senior Specialist, Payroll (APAC)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Specialist/Senior Specialist, Payroll (APAC)Full-timeCompany Descriptionfoodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.Job DescriptionPayroll Operations & ExecutionSupport and/or independently manage end-to-end payroll processing activities across assigned APAC markets.Collect, validate, and process payroll inputs including allowances, deductions, bonuses, commissions, overtime, leave adjustments, and other payroll-related transactions.Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with payroll calendars and cut-off timelines.Validate gross-to-net calculations, payroll outputs, and statutory deductions prior to payroll finalization.Manage off-cycle payroll activities including final payments, salary adjustments, incentives, and correction runs.Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.Ensure payroll activities are completed in accordance with established payroll controls, SOPs, and service level expectations. Payroll Compliance & GovernanceEnsure compliance with statutory, tax, social security, pension, and labor-related payroll requirements across supported APAC markets.Prepare, review, and maintain payroll documentation including tax forms, contribution reports, year-end reporting, employment termination documentation, and other statutory submissions.Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with audit, compliance, and data privacy requirements.Support internal and external payroll audits by ensuring documentation, reconciliations, and control evidence are complete and audit-ready.Identify payroll risks, control gaps, and compliance concerns, escalating and recommending mitigation actions where appropriate. Stakeholder Management & Employee SupportServe as a key point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries and stakeholder requests.Provide accurate and timely guidance on payroll calculations, statutory deductions, tax reporting, and payroll policies.Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll-related issues.Manage escalations professionally and ensure a positive employee experience through effective issue resolution.Build strong working relationships with regional stakeholders to support payroll delivery and governance objectives. Payroll Reporting & ReconciliationPrepare and review payroll reports, variance analyses, reconciliation reports, and management reporting as required.Perform month-end payroll reconciliations and support Finance during payroll accounting activities.Analyze payroll trends, recurring issues, and operational risks to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.Support reporting requirements for audits, compliance reviews, and business stakeholders. Process Improvement & Systems SupportContribute to payroll process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across APAC.Support payroll transformation projects, system implementations, and payroll vendor transitions.Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and payroll validation activities for system enhancements and regulatory changes.Monitor payroll system integrations, interfaces, and data flows, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.Recommend improvements to controls, workflows, and reporting processes to enhance operational effectiveness. Knowledge Sharing & Team CollaborationShare payroll knowledge, best practices, and process updates with team members and stakeholders.Support onboarding and training of new payroll team members...